A) A transformer for a transistor radio reduces 120 V ac to 9 V ac (Such a device also contains diodes to change the 9 V ac to dc). The secondary contains 30 turns and the radio draws 400 mA. Calculate (a) the number of turns in the primary, (b) the current in the primary.

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A) A transformer for a transistor radio reduces 120 V ac to 9 V ac (Such a device also
contains diodes to change the 9 V ac to dc). The secondary contains 30 turns and the radio
draws 400 mA. Calculate (a) the number of turns in the primary, (b) the current in the
primary.
Transcribed Image Text:A) A transformer for a transistor radio reduces 120 V ac to 9 V ac (Such a device also contains diodes to change the 9 V ac to dc). The secondary contains 30 turns and the radio draws 400 mA. Calculate (a) the number of turns in the primary, (b) the current in the primary.
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